Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foothills
Noun
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In the remote highlands of Montenegro, a shepherd mother and daughter proudly defend their ancestral mountain from the threat of becoming a NATO military training ground, stirring memories of the violence that shattered their family.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026 -
Boyes, a conservation biologist designated a National Geographic Explorer, has been searching Angola’s highlands for a mysterious, elusive herd of what have been named Ghost Elephants deep within its forests.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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Nestled on 30 private acres in the South Fork of Provo Canyon, the secluded property threads streams and waterfalls beneath stone bridges, across gentle knolls, and under low-hanging eaves, all hinting at a hobbit-house inspiration without ever tipping into twee fantasy.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Your favorite comfortable Connecticut town has a deep Hollywood history, with films ranging from The Music Man to The Lost Boys all relying on those same winding streets and grassy knolls.—
Mara Reinstein,
Architectural Digest,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Ichikawas are using their years climbing mountains and craggy cliffs all over the world to guide their signature concoctions.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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In Patagonia’s mountains, Adelaida, the last of a Chilean indigenous people, resists relocation as a mining project threatens her ancestral land.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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This drought tolerant vine grows naturally on dry, sandy soils in pine forest openings and coastal uplands.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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With an itinerary that can swing from luaus to local restaurants and misty uplands to deep-sea diving, Hawaii demands a packing list as versatile as the islands themselves.—
Natalie Hammond,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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It’s been a week of welcome change, in terms of temps and altitudes.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The warheads burst open at high altitudes, scattering dozens of smaller bomblets across a wide area.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Higher elevations will probably have blooms from April to June, according to the National Park Service.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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While fire danger persists in lower elevations, Colorado’s mountains can expect between a dusting and 2 inches of snow, according to the weather service.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Before cleaning the handles, knobs, or drawer pulls, consider the hardware material.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
4 Mar. 2026
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Giggles echoed in a nearby play area where children twisted knobs and spun a wheel in a car-like play structure.—
Rachel Kraus,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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These speakers join previously announced eminences from Amazon, Calm, Contextual AI, CoreWeave, Databricks, DataSnipper, Exelon, Glean, Google, Intuit, Rivian, and Serve Robotics.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 Nov. 2025
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It was started by Goodall, Desmond Tutu, and other eminences.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Foothills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foothills. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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